Who are the Sisters?

The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence® is a leading-edge Order of queer nuns. Since our first appearance in San Francisco on Easter Sunday, 1979, the Sisters have devoted ourselves to community service, ministry and outreach to those on the edges, and to promoting human rights, respect for diversity and spiritual enlightenment. We believe all people have a right to express their unique joy and beauty and we use humor and irreverent wit to expose the forces of bigotry, complacency and guilt that chain the human spirit.

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Give Till It Hurts

Use our secured method to leave us a tax-deductible donation so that we can further our vows to spread universal joy and expiate stigmatic guilt by providing grants to nonprofits that promote wellness, identity, tolerance and diversity in our communities.

Got Stuff?

Cleanliness is next to, well, you know. So when you want to get rid of the stuff cluttering your domicile think about dropping if off at Community Thrift. Not only do you get a tax write off but your favorite charity (The Sisters) gets a portion of what you donate.

Inspiration

When Did You Discover Your Calling?:

Community service has been a life-long vocation. I was a get-involved volunteer type person as a kid in school and in church. Since moving to San Francisco, I've long known and respected the work of the Sisters. When I began my process with the Sisters, I though that I'd pick up some event-based fundraising skills and make some friends along the way. Little did I know how the Calling of Sister Ministry would re-shape my understanding of community service, and expand my notion of the Calling to Ministry.

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Nuns' Rock

The Sisters first permanent memorial in the world was unveiled December 2012 at the AIDS Memorial Grove in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, and is dedicated to all Sisters worldwide who have passed "through the veil."

We would like to thank the generosity of San Franciscans who contributed to this memorial. We are truly humbled.